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Diesel Industry News
Cat is on track in New Zealand
Sunday, 13 September 2015
An announcement by Caterpillar Inc.
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Diesel Industry News
Iveco Daily wins top award
Sunday, 13 September 2015
A jury of 25 experts from Germany’s express courier and parcel delivery sector have named the Iveco Daily as “Best KEP Transporter 2015”.
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Diesel Industry News
Outback road train test for all-new Arocs
Sunday, 13 September 2015
A next generation Mercedes-Benz truck is heading up a road train in the Australian outback as part of an extensive testing regime for the new model.
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Diesel Industry News
Smokers pollute more than diesel engines
Sunday, 09 August 2015
A German study suggests that this year as many particulates – soot or sooty smoke – will be produced from cigarette smoking as by automotive emissions.
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Diesel Industry News
Latest OM 471 saves even more
Sunday, 09 August 2015
As part of its ”Shaping Future Transportation 2015 – Campus Efficiency” event in July, Mercedes-Benz presented the latest version of its OM 471 heavy-duty truck engine, with fuel savings of up to t
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Diesel Industry News
International ProStar picks up pace
Sunday, 09 August 2015
Teams of Navistar engineers in the US and Australia are now engaged in a detailed component analysis of International ProStar in preparation for the streamlined model’s commercial lunge onto the Au
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Motorsport
Scott Dixon one of the all-time greats
Monday, 05 October 2015
Scott Dixon has established himself as one of the all-time greats of American motor racing after winning the IndyCar championship for the fourth time.
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Diesel Industry News
Tandem axle lift aids grip, economy
Monday, 05 October 2015
Volvo Trucks’ new function, Tandem Axle Lift, makes it possible to disengage and raise the second driven axle. This gives better road grip and up to four percent lower fuel consumption when the truck...
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Parts
Heed the warning signs
Monday, 05 October 2015
Although most car owners are aware of the need to look after their engine – checking oil and water, at least – and even occasionally check their tyre pressures, few pay much attention to their brakes...
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Parts
Super-slim warning lights
Monday, 05 October 2015
A new family of extremely low profile LED warning lights has been released in New Zealand by Narva, with a host of features that will appeal to a broad range of emergency and service vehicles.
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Parts
Ryco bike filters in NZ
Monday, 05 October 2015
The comprehensive range of trusted Ryco motorcycle filters is now available via leading Ryco distributors throughout selected Repco stores in New Zealand.
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Vehicles
Kiwi couple tackles mis-fuelling head-on
Monday, 05 October 2015
For those who own both a petrol and a diesel vehicle, the day we accidentally fill the diesel SUV with petrol is a day we all hope to avoid, although most of us are quietly resigned to the fact the...
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OEM, Parts
New parts centre cuts Ford’s Wiri ties
Tuesday, 01 September 2015
Ford has finally cut its ties with its manufacturing past in New Zealand by moving its parts distribution centre from Wiri, near Auckland Airport in South Auckland
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Parts
Heavy-duty clutch kit for Triton
Tuesday, 01 September 2015
Xtreme Outback, the performance 4x4 division of Australian Clutch Services, has released a new heavy duty upgrade for the Mitsubishi Triton.
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Parts
New to Automaster Equipment
Tuesday, 01 September 2015
Over the last 10 years the guys at Automaster Equipment have learned that not every customer has the exact same set of requirements. In other words there is no one-size-fits-all solution.
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Parts
New Narva connector assortments
Tuesday, 01 September 2015
Narva has released a new range of electrical connector assortments covering Deutsch, AMP and Waterproof (Delphi-type) connector variants, providing users with the most
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Motorsport
Toyota increases 86 Series commitment
Wednesday, 05 August 2015
Toyota is looking to bolster the grid of the Toyota Finance 86 Series with the appointment of Geoff Short as the series co-coordinator. 
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Other
Abro VP impressed with NZ
Wednesday, 05 August 2015
Abro vice president Tim Demarais has travelled the world for Abro Industries during the past 41 years, and last month he added two more countries to his travel...
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Vehicles, OEM
NZ Jeeps not affected
Wednesday, 05 August 2015
Following claims that hackers have interfered with Jeeps in America, Fiat Chrysler has allayed fears that any Jeeps sold in Australia and New Zealand would be affected.
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News
Rock ‘n roller Chelcie is top Tool Black
Wednesday, 05 August 2015
Chelcie Kuriger, an attractive blonde 21-years-old apprentice at Waikato Toyota , will represent NZ as a member of the NZ Tool Blacks in Automotive Technology at the WorldSkills International...
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